"Blessed are the Peacemakers..."

(Matt. 5:9)

Every person is involved in some kind of relationship. Perhaps it is with your spouse, children, employer or employee, or even with a friend or neighbor. And the chances are very likely that at some point in time you have experienced conflict. It seems like a normal part of our lives. Conflict can cause great amounts of damage. It has torn families apart, ruined great marriages, destroyed business and even torn down nations. Chances are high, that you are personally dealing with conflict at this very moment. Perhaps it was with a child or friend who is no longer a part of your life. Maybe it is a current relationship that you are struggling through. Either way the question remains, is there any hope? The answer is YES!

God’s Word has much to say about dealing with conflict. And that is what this new sermon series is all about – “How to be a Peacemaker”. We will be learning through this series about: God’s Appointments – Making Good out of Conflict, When to overlook an offense, How to confess our wrongs, How to correct others correctly, How to forgive other people, and How to deal with unreasonable people.

I hope that this series will be an effective and practical way to breathe grace into our lives and the lives of others. I pray that families can begin the path towards restoration, and that all future conflicts will be able to be dealt with Biblically and safely.

You will also notice that I have reference the book “The Peace Maker” by Ken Sande. This is one of those books that sits on my “frequent reading” shelf. These are books that have had a large impact on my life and I highly would recommend these books to others as well. This book has seriously impacted my relationship with key individuals in my life, and has taught me how to be a Biblical peacemaker. While I am far from being perfect, this book has stirred me on to greater thinking on the subject. May I suggest that you take a look at the book as well!